Ending a conversation with someone who just wants to argue can be tricky. You want to stay polite but firm, and most importantly, you want to shut down the never-ending debate. Whether it's a friend, ...

From "I should let you go" to "take care now," these seemingly polite conversation-enders that Boomers consider thoughtful ...

Tension: We often feel trapped in conversations we want to end, unsure how to exit without seeming rude. Noise: Social norms and fear of judgment make us prioritize being polite over being honest.

Humans have yet to master the delicate art of chitchat. Conversations seem to often run longer or shorter than people would like. People rarely want the exact same things from their conversations.